3,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one CAS 766-40-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.766-40-5
Molecular FormulaC4H2Cl2O3
Molecular Weight168.96 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one CAS 766-40-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 3,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one (CAS 766-40-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H2Cl2O3, MW 168.96 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

3,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one (C4H2Cl2O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. It is notably hygroscopic, halogen substitution raises its density and boiling point, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H2Cl2O3
Molecular Weight168.96 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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